The Khwai River winds along the northern edge of Moremi Game Reserve, creating a permanent water source that attracts exceptional concentrations of wildlife throughout the year.
Khwai lies along the northeastern edge of the Okavango Delta, where the Khwai River forms a natural boundary between Moremi Game Reserve and the surrounding community-managed wilderness. Permanent water, open floodplains and woodland habitats support an exceptional diversity of wildlife throughout the year.
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Quick Facts
Access
Visitor Access
Best Light
Low-angle light enhances the textures of woodland and floodplains, while calm conditions often produce reflections along the Khwai River and surrounding lagoons
Why This Light
Season
Seasonally Distinct
Summer brings lush vegetation, dramatic storm clouds and excellent birdlife, while wildlife remains widely dispersed across the floodplains and surrounding woodland. Winter sees receding vegetation and increasing wildlife concentrations along the permanent waters of the Khwai River, creating some of the area's most rewarding game-viewing conditions.
Crowds
Usually Quiet
Restrictions
Photography is primarily undertaken from safari vehicles operating within designated concession areas and approved roads. Entry fees apply where required, and recreational drone use is generally prohibited.